PARISH NOTES
Sunday 1 April 2018
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| Fra Angelico, Noli me tangere, 1440-1442 Convent of Saint Mark, Florence |
FROM THE RECTOR
Easter Day: or more precisely, the Sunday of the Lord's Resurrection. The discovery of the empty tomb and the subsequent appearances of the Risen Lord together signify a new reality, a new future, a new hope, a new joy. For those who receive the eyewitness testimony of the women and the disciples, nothing can ever be the same again. This changes everything. Whether you are an occasional visitor to S. Stephen's or a regular worshiper in our community, we welcome you to this joyous celebration of the Queen of Feasts. Christ is risen, truly risen. Alleluia. -- Fr. John D. Alexander
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS
Easter Day, Year B
Psalm 118:1-2,14-24
Acts 10:34-43
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
John 20:1-18
THIS SUNDAY’S MUSIC
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)—Missa Cellensis (Mariazeller-Messe), Hob. XXII.8
Edward C. Bairstow (1874-1946)—Sing ye to the Lord
Robert White (1538-1574)—Regina caeli
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Easter Egg Hunt – Any children wishing to participate in an egg hunt, please meet in the library immediately following the 10:00 am Solemn Mass.
Parish Magazine – The Easter 2018 issue of The S. Stephen is available for viewing and downloading here. You should have received a physical copy in the mail by this time. If you have not received a copy, extra copies are available in the Narthex. If you are not on our mailing list, please email the parish office with your details; we will be glad to hear from you.
Susan Brazil Month’s Mind – We shall be offering a Mass of the Resurrection for Junior Warden Susan Brazil (April 18, 1958 – March 8, 2018) on Saturday in Easter Week (7 April) at 10 am at S. Stephen’s. We hope that all parishioners and friends who knew and loved Susan will make a point of attending.
The Feast of the Annunciation – will be celebrated at S. Stephen’s on Monday 9 April with Sung Evensong and Mass at 5:30 pm. (In accordance with the Prayer Book rubrics, the feast has been transferred from March 25, which was Palm Sunday this year.)
Commemoration of April Departed – Prayers for those of this parish whose year’s minds fall during April will be included in the Low Mass on Monday 16 April at 6:00 pm (preceded by Evening Prayer at 5:30 pm). If you have any names to add to the list of those remembered, please email Fr. Alexander.
The Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ – Please mark your calendars for a joint celebration by the three Episcopal parishes of the East Side of Providence (Saint Martin’s, Church of the Redeemer, and Saint Stephen’s) on the evening of Thursday 10 May at Saint Martin’s Church at 7 pm. More details to follow.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS
Prayers have been requested for: Geoff, Rollin, Norman, John, Shannah, Sister Carolyn, Lynne, William, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Gus, Leonard, Harrington, Joan, Elizabeth, Sally, Sandy, John, Ed, Gregory, Richard, Colin, Sandy, Kiersten, Beverly, Jonathan, Zac, Deborah, Bryan, Angela, Bobby, Douglas, Beverly, Allora, Carlos, Rhoda, William, and James.
Birthdays this week: Richard Noble (Wednesday 4/4).
The faithful departed: Year’s Mind: Richard Sherman Nutt (1 April 2006), Roy Sumner Bent, Sr. (4 April 1986), and Kathryne Farnum Ripley (6 April 1990). Recently Departed: Gerald Ducette, Susan Brazil, Fr. LeSeure.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we are mindful that: Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
THE SUNDAY ROTA
Acolytes – MC F Pisaturo; Subdeacon J Ihnen; Thurifer J Starks; Crucifer L Verdelotti; Torches K Rejto, R Callanan
Lector – E Alexander
Ushers – Phoebe Pettingell, Tom Bledsoe, George Ryan, and Bruce Lennihan (counter
Coffee Hour – Society of Mary
THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S
PARISH PROGRAMS, EVENTS, & MEETINGS
Sunday 1 April
Acolyte Rehearsal (for Easter Day) 9:00 am
EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S
Friday 6 April
Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) 7:00 pm (Great Hall)
Saturday 7 April
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2:30 pm (Great Hall)
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
1 April
SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION: EASTER DAY (Gold)
Morning Prayer 8:00 am
Low Mass 8:10 am
Solemn Mass and Procession 10:00 am
Daily Office Lectionary: Easter Week, Year Two
Daily Mass Lectionary: Easter Week
2 April
Monday in Easter Week (W)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6:00 pm
3 April
Tuesday in Easter Week (W)
Noonday Prayer 12:00 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
4 April
Wednesday in Easter Week (W)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
5 April
Thursday in Easter Week (W)
Noonday Prayer 12:00 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
6 April
Friday in Easter Week (W)
Noonday Prayer 12:00 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
7 April
Saturday in Easter Week (W)
Morning Prayer 9:00 am (Please note change in time)
Solemn Mass of the Resurrection for Susan Brazil 10:00 am
8 April
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (W)
Morning Prayer 8:00 am
Low Mass 8:10 am
Solemn Mass 10:00 am
Evening Prayer w/ EMBR 5:30 pm
NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (8 April)
Second Sunday of Easter, Year B
Psalm 133
Acts 4:32-35
1 John 1:1-2:2
John 20:19-31
